Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methods
Exergames, which blend physical activity with digital gaming, are increasingly recognized for their potential to boost user engagement in exercise. The user perception of these games plays a critical role in sustaining this engagement. Therefore, understanding and effectively assessing user experien...
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| author | Fabrízzio Martin Pelle Perez Ericles Andrei Bellei Juliana Rosa Nascimento Larissa Tumelero Bombarda Vitor de Farias Belger Ana Carolina Bertoletti De Marchi |
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| description | Exergames, which blend physical activity with digital gaming, are increasingly recognized for their potential to boost user engagement in exercise. The user perception of these games plays a critical role in sustaining this engagement. Therefore, understanding and effectively assessing user experience (UX) in exergames is crucial to maximizing their appeal and effectiveness. This study analyzes the methods and metrics for assessing UX in exergames through a systematic scoping review across multiple databases, including ACM, IEEE, ScienceDirect, Springer, and PubMed, considering publications up to November 2023. A total of 1,229 records were identified, of which 18 studies met the inclusion criteria for summarizing the assessment instruments and techniques used, the key constructs and elements discussed, and the times or settings where UX is assessed. The findings indicate a preference for validated questionnaires, underscoring a commitment to methodological soundness and enabling comparability. Additionally, the employment of motivational and physiological assessments reflects a commitment to capturing the holistic user experience. Tailored questionnaires and observational techniques underscore a customized assessment approach, attuned to the unique features of exergames and their audiences. The conclusions highlight the necessity for further longitudinal and cross-cultural studies to enhance understanding and improvement of UX in exergames. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-161e1a03be5c40f28f029b6229eb6c832025-01-09T06:14:03ZengElsevierMethodsX2215-01612025-06-0114103054Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methodsFabrízzio Martin Pelle Perez0Ericles Andrei Bellei1Juliana Rosa Nascimento2Larissa Tumelero Bombarda3Vitor de Farias Belger4Ana Carolina Bertoletti De Marchi5Graduate Program in Human Aging, Institute of Health, University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo, RS, BrazilGraduate Program in Human Aging, Institute of Health, University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil; Corresponding author at: Institute of Health, University of Passo Fundo, Highway BR285, São José, 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.Graduate Program in Human Aging, Institute of Health, University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo, RS, BrazilGraduate Program in Human Aging, Institute of Health, University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo, RS, BrazilUndergraduate Program in Systems Analysis and Development, Institute of Technology, University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo, RS, BrazilGraduate Program in Human Aging, Institute of Health, University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil; Undergraduate Program in Systems Analysis and Development, Institute of Technology, University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo, RS, BrazilExergames, which blend physical activity with digital gaming, are increasingly recognized for their potential to boost user engagement in exercise. The user perception of these games plays a critical role in sustaining this engagement. Therefore, understanding and effectively assessing user experience (UX) in exergames is crucial to maximizing their appeal and effectiveness. This study analyzes the methods and metrics for assessing UX in exergames through a systematic scoping review across multiple databases, including ACM, IEEE, ScienceDirect, Springer, and PubMed, considering publications up to November 2023. A total of 1,229 records were identified, of which 18 studies met the inclusion criteria for summarizing the assessment instruments and techniques used, the key constructs and elements discussed, and the times or settings where UX is assessed. The findings indicate a preference for validated questionnaires, underscoring a commitment to methodological soundness and enabling comparability. Additionally, the employment of motivational and physiological assessments reflects a commitment to capturing the holistic user experience. Tailored questionnaires and observational techniques underscore a customized assessment approach, attuned to the unique features of exergames and their audiences. The conclusions highlight the necessity for further longitudinal and cross-cultural studies to enhance understanding and improvement of UX in exergames.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016124005053Systematic scoping review |
| spellingShingle | Fabrízzio Martin Pelle Perez Ericles Andrei Bellei Juliana Rosa Nascimento Larissa Tumelero Bombarda Vitor de Farias Belger Ana Carolina Bertoletti De Marchi Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methods MethodsX Systematic scoping review |
| title | Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methods |
| title_full | Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methods |
| title_fullStr | Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methods |
| title_short | Decoding user experience in exergames: A systematic scoping review of assessment methods |
| title_sort | decoding user experience in exergames a systematic scoping review of assessment methods |
| topic | Systematic scoping review |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016124005053 |
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